Statement of Philosophy and Pedagogy

During completion of my coursework, I have encountered many theorists and scholars who have espoused tenets of thinking, teaching and learning. In this paper, I present a statement of philosophy and pedagogy that describes three tenets I feel are “exemplary cognition and instruction practices.”  Since teaching and learning positions complement one another, I have presented these points of view in light of how they complement each other. I have also included views in opposition to my own, emphasizing the major differences between my views and the opposing ones. With respect to differences, I argue why my view is a better enhancement of thinking, teaching and learning. As I close my statement, I reflect on the future in relation to my philosophical views. As a visionary might, I've included one positive and one negative thing that may be likely to happen to education in the next 25 years. In closing, I show how my philosophy and associated educational practices help realize the positives and avoid the negatives that I envision for the field of education.

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